# Audio2Ear vs KDE Connect

The clearest difference is rating: KDE Connect at 4.2 against Audio2Ear's 2.5. KDE Connect also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). Audio2Ear's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

KDE Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KDE Connect has 276 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Audio2Ear's written reviews are positive against 61% of KDE Connect's.

Audio2Ear ships an update every 11 months, KDE Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio2Ear | KDE Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio2ear/id1482744042/reviews) | **[4.2 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **276** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **60.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 65 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MED-EL](https://appshunter.io/developer/455935145) | [KDE e.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580245993) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio2Ear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio2ear/id1482744042)

Stream audio directly to your compatible hearing processor via Bluetooth. Connect your device through your myMED-EL account for seamless integration. This app is designed for specific MED-EL audio processors.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth audio streaming, myMED-EL account integration, SONNET and SONNET 2 compatibility, Smartphone pairing

**In-app purchases:** none


### KDE Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kde-connect/id1580245991)

Seamlessly integrate your devices with features like a shared clipboard, file sharing, and remote control. Use your phone as a virtual touchpad or keyboard, and even control presentations remotely. All communication is secured with end-to-end encryption.

**Highlights:** Shared clipboard, File and URL sharing, Virtual touchpad and keyboard, Remote presentation control, Remote command execution, End-to-end encryption

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works seamlessly across devices
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Secure file transfer
- 💡 Innovative remote control features
- 🤖 Great for Linux/KDE integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in the background
- 🤖 Limited functionality on iOS compared to Android
- 🤔 Pairing can be unreliable at times

**Reported bugs**

- Clipboard push feature not working
- App crashes on launch for some users
- Incompatibility with certain device/OS combinations
- Inability to discover/connect to devices in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add support for background operation
- Improve multi-file transfer capabilities
- Integrate with system share sheet
- Implement two-finger scrolling and other gestures
- Add SMS/notification sync features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio2Ear free?

Audio2Ear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KDE Connect free?

KDE Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Audio2Ear or KDE Connect?

KDE Connect is rated higher. Audio2Ear averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while KDE Connect averages 4.2 from 276 ratings.

### Do Audio2Ear or KDE Connect have ads?

Neither Audio2Ear nor KDE Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audio2Ear or KDE Connect?

Audio2Ear ships an update every 11 months, and KDE Connect every 3 months. Most recently, Audio2Ear was updated on October 6, 2026 and KDE Connect on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*